Evidence library
Reducing Inequality for Children and Families: Insights from The National Lottery Community Fund's A Better Start programme
Insight report on reducing early‑years inequalities, based on emerging evidence and case studies from A Better Start (ABS) partnerships.
Evaluation of the Building Connections Fund Prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic: Part One
Interim evaluation of the Building Connections Fund, exploring early progress in reducing loneliness using mixed-methods research with organisations in England
Emerging Evaluation Findings From the ABS National Evaluation
Interim national evaluation report on early-years interventions using qualitative fieldwork, focusing on families and service delivery.
Sanctuary and Freedom: The Transformational Power of Spaces for Women and Girls
Briefing on the importance of women‑only spaces, to ensure women feel fully supported and safe.
Our Bright Future: Final Evaluation Report
Final evaluation of Our Bright Future, assessing outcomes for young people, communities and the environment.
Ageing Better: Summative Report Methods Note
A technical methods note for the Ageing Better summative report, explaining how the findings were developed and analysed.
Ageing Better: Impact Evaluation Report Methods Note
This explains how The National Lottery Community Fund produced its Ageing Better Impact Report. It outlines data sources and the analytical approach.
#iwill Youth Social Action Fund: Final Evaluation
An evaluation of #iwill Youth Social Action Fund. It looks at how projects supported and engaged under-represented young people.
How Involvement in Youth Social Action Benefits Young People: Lessons from the #iwill Youth Social Action Fund
A short summary of the key benefits of youth social action for young people. It draws on evidence from the #iwill Youth Social Action Fund.
The #iwill Fund Learning Hub Evidence Event November 2021: Exploring community benefit and the quality principles
Event write-up from the #iwill Fund Learning Hub for Match Funders, sharing reflections on community benefits and quality principles from programme participants
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